Anuar Zain Essentials

Anuar Zain had much to prove when he broke into the Malaysian music scene in 1998. Being the younger sibling of popular singer Ziana Zain, he had to work hard to step out from his famous sister's shadow. He persevered—and became famous for his unique stamp on sensitive and evocative R&B ballads. Today, the handsome crooner is one of Malaysia's bestselling male artists, with a string of successful albums under his belt. Here's a taste.